To work as a septic tank servicer or sewer pipe cleaner, you typically need to:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• complete moderate-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required beyond high school. Septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner jobs tend to be entry-level jobs that require little or no previous work experience. 

On-the-job training

Most septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners learn their skills on the job. They are trained by experienced workers. Training may take several months to one year.